I also visited the dolphins fan forums, and they are also just becoming impatient. At this point they just want to see a resolution. They want to be able to move on with or without Jake as they see Winston as being an interesting possible addition.

I for one have to admit that the tought has crossed my mind as well. If Long re-signs with the Dolphins then I wouldn't mind taking a look at Winston to play RT. While keeping Saffold at LT he's probably not as good as Long, but he is serviceable.

Now there's a man with the plan. I definitely like Winston and between him and Andre Smith(who I have questions about if we give him a contract with alot of guaranteed money...), I think we could come out about the same or better(especially cap wise) as if we sign Long and either kick Saffold to the right side or trade him and draft Fluker. Worst case is that we can always parlay our two first next year into a top LT target and let Saffold walk.

-03-15-2013

sosa39rams

Re: According to the Miami Herald....

You know what the problem is? That damn "Long agrees to terms with Rams" thread.. I was the one breaking all the news on this darn forum, I was accurate and decisive. As soon as THolt tries to be the hero we lose the guy :D. There has been multiple inaccurate reportings over the past few days, go look at how many I had ;).

Delete that damn thread!!!!

-03-15-2013

PacFish

Re: According to the Miami Herald....

Nothings ridiculous about Long trying to get the best contract nor us getting value for money. What's ridiculous is dragging the procedure out over the best part of 3 days, possibly 6 (including the tampering period). If he's too rich for us surely we will have known that earlier?

I believe in the Fisher-Snead combo. Doesn't mean they are immune to criticism.

No idea how accurate this twitter account is but I've just read the following:

Ok, this is the latest I have heard on #Rams and Jake Long, the source says this via @josh3302 "Physical process has taken longer than expected which has allowed others to jump in but Rams still think Long is theirs"

-03-15-2013

PacFish

Re: According to the Miami Herald....

FWIW the guy who posted that was right on Cook and the terms of the deal

-03-16-2013

RebelYell

Re: According to the Miami Herald....

The Rams need to be financially smart with Long. Over spending can mean they don't get a quality FS.